![]() ![]() Then as the story unfolds into a darker tale, she becomes more exposed to corruption, and the lilies wither more and more and their scent turn foul, accentuating the theme of corruption of innocence.Īfter discovering the heinous crimes of her husband by wrongfully sneaking into the bloody chamber, it was observed that the scent started to turn wretched and the lily started to wither. In contrast to Marquis’ blood red rug and dark matrimonial bed, the lilies represent the narrator’s innocence and virginity in a corrupt and dark setting. The first physical appearance of lilies was when Marquis covers the bedroom floor with white lilies so much “it looked like an embalming parlour” to welcome his newly wed bride and set the scene for when he takes her virginity. Altogether, a white lily is often known to represent modesty and virginity. ![]() The white lily– white is often a colour that represents purity and innocence whilst lilies represent refined beauty. The story “The Bloody Chamber” by Angela Carter contains many symbols that not only help with imagery, but also help to foreshadow and help bring forth and accentuate different themes. A plot summary is readily available here: ![]()
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